Step into the shadows of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and follow narrow alleys and hidden plazas where history’s darker episodes left their mark.
This walking experience moves beyond folklore and theatrical ghost tales to present researched, often unsettling episodes from the city’s past. Along atmospheric streets you will encounter places tied to medieval injustice, the Spanish Inquisition, the chilling story of Henriqueta Martí — often nicknamed the "Vampire of Barcelona" — and the violent episodes associated with witch hunts and later political repression. The route also touches on sites linked to anticlerical unrest and the repression experienced under Franco’s dictatorship.
The tone is factual and immersive: storytellers present evidence, archival context and period detail that illuminate the social and political forces behind these events. The walk suits travellers curious about true crime, social history and how memory is kept alive in urban landscapes. Expect a thoughtful, sometimes stark portrayal of Barcelona’s past that provokes reflection as much as it informs.
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Wheelchair and stroller accessible
